Resistor Dictionary, Terms, and Definitions

Resistor Terms:

'A', 'B/C', 'D/E', 'F-M', 'N', 'P', 'R', 'S', 'T', 'V'

Ambient Temperature: The temperature of the air surrounding an object.

Attenuator: A resistive network that produces a reduction in amplitude. Common resistor terminators; 'Pi' Attenuator Pads, or 'T' Attenuator Pads. Companies that manufacture Chip Attenuators

Axial Leaded: Both leads of the component travel along the axis, one lead on either side of the component. A through-hole resistor

Adjustable Resistor A variable resistor